Creamy Spreadable Pesto Cheese

This delicious vegan cheese is spreadable, incredible, and will be almost

impossible for you to stop eating. The soft, creamy cashew cheese is perfumed with a simple pesto made with fresh basil and a bit of garlic. This is the perfect cheese to put out at a party or you can use it as a topping to make any pasta dish extra special.

Creamy Spreadable Pesto Cheese [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup raw cashews (soaked in water at least 4 hours and drained)
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1-2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon agar agar powder

Preparation

1. Put all the ingredients, except the water and agar agar, in a food processor and blend them until they're smooth.
2. Add the water and the agar agar powder in a saucepan over medium heat and mix them well.
3. Add the pesto mix and bring the whole thing to a boil. It should get a pancake batter consistency.
4. Transfer this to a ramekin and let it cool on the counter.
5. Refrigerate it for at least 1 hour before serving.

https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/creamy-pesto-cheese/